The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

Lard B al points lower and moderately active;
Western steam, spot, g. SOC, closing 6 75c Octo-
Der, 6 20 &C. 2c; November. $50 53c; Decem-
Der. 6 sic; January. 6 90 a 6. soc: February, 659
06 62c; March. 6.65 0667c; May, 665 a &c;
city steam. 6. zoe.
Butter quiet and steady; Western. 13025Ac;
Western creamery, 16D25ac. Cheese firm
and quiet; Western, 81 a &c.
CHICAGO Oct. 1.-THE grain markets
opened this morning practically unchanged from
Saturdays closing prices Wheat started steady,
but soon weakened, on the supposition that the
visible supply statement would show larger
increase than it did, and prices fell off &C. The
pitt however. felt bullish on general principles,
and although the market felt heavy, the number
OF sellers was not numerous. Receipts OF wheat
in the Northwest were very large. and there
was also some increase at Chicago but at othsr
points the receipts were not large. The aggregate
arrivals at twelve points were 900 600 bu. and the
shipments $50. 600 bu. When the visible supply
figures in wheat were made public at noon. They
showed about half the increase expected; the
increase was given at 348,693 bu. The figures
had no perceptible effect, except that many who
ward went into the pit and made some show OF
trading. Cables showed only moderate for
egn demand. December wheat opened at 72sc.
sold at 72lc, and declined to 124c. Corn was
moderately active. with a weaker feeling. The
opening was about the same as Saturdays clos
ing prices. The market was steady for a time.
futures and to for May, changed some and
closed &c lower for near futures and
9c for May than Saturdays closing
prices. The large receipts and the increase in
the visible supply of 761.000 bushels tended to
create easier feeling, and offerings at the
time were quite free The stock here increased
s., TO bushels. making the quantity now in
store 1882, 416 bushels. May opened at
44ac. ranged at A 044sc, and closed at the lat
ter figure Oats were weaker, and there was
decline in prices, both for cash and spscula-
tive deliveries. The arrivals were quite heavy.
and there was also a liberal increase in the visit
BILE supply. More disposition to realize was
shown in the speculative market, and the sam
pie offerings werc in excess of the local and ship
ping demand. November oats sold at 2oa a
25sc, and closed at 254c. Provisions were traced
in only moderately, and the feeling was easier.
The receipts OF hogs were moder-
ately free, with prices favoring buyers,
and there was a little more inclination
to sell products for future delivery. The de-
mand however, was moderate. and the record
of transactions showed a further slight reduc'
ton in prices. The longer deliveries attracted
most attention. The inquiry on shipping ae-
count was fair, and some increase on business
reported. The receipts of produce were
light and the shipments of all kinds moderately
free. Lard ruled weak and declined q d DC per
100 lbs, and the market closed quiet at I3c Tor
November. Short ribs ruled quiet at .O24 %. Doc
lower, especially on the longer deliveries, and
the market closed quiet at G. III a g. zoe for jan
uary. Mess pork ruled 507ic lower, and closed
quiet at $12 20 for January delivery. The lead
ing futures ranged as follows: